American Dictionary
Definition autonomy in American English
autonomy
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ɔˈtɑnəmi/
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a situation in which a state, region, or organization is independent and has the power to govern itself
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New regulations have severely restricted the autonomy of doctors.
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